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Ergon
GP1 Grip $30.00

Item # ERG0001

Description

Ride in comfort.

The Ergon GP1 grip is a great starting point for an exploration of Ergon's wares. The grip has two kinds of rubber, a harder rubber on the outside and a soft, patterned and textured Kraton rubber pad that both grips the hand or glove and offers great support. Each grip is held in place by a forged aluminum alloy clamp set by an Allen key. By comparison, the GP1 is a bit more forgiving than the race-oriented GX1. So those looking for the most comfort, look no further.

Since the grip is a unique shape, the wing shaped support is right where some glove makers are putting extra padding these days and provides more support for the palm of the hand. It's great that the clamp is what holds it in place. This way, the grip can be slid on and the clamp left loose so a rider can get a feel for where the ideal position is. Most likely, people will have it at level or slightly below level, but having a clamp so the grip can be set and reset until the position is dialed is a sweet convenience. Those who do drop-offs or spend lots of time with their butt behind their saddle might want the grips lower still.

The Ergon GP1 grip comes in six versions -- standard, SRAM, and Nexus/Rohloff widths in small and large. The size does not refer to the length but the thickness of the grip. The people at Ergon tell us that macho types assume they should have large unless otherwise indicated, so consider this a warning. Ergon has found that most people, except those who have huge mitts, go with the small. The smaller diameter is lighter, a bit stiffer, and easy to grab. Those with big hands and those who spend long, long days in the saddle might want to lean towards large.

The grip is 54mm at its widest (measured front to back). The GP1 Standard small and large are both 140mm. The GP1 SRAM small and large are both 94.5mm long. The Nexus/ Rohloff set has a full length left side grip and the right grip is 96.5mm long to accommodate the twist shifter. The clamp tightens via a 4mm Allen key and is designed to take not more than 7nm of torque. The left and right grips are mirror images of each other. They come with end plugs and mounting instructions. Weights for the GP1 are 169g per pair for the standard small, 206g for the standard large, and 155g for the SRAM small, and 174 for the SRAM large. Available in Black/Grey. Those of you using the Nexus-Rolhoff system, please be sure to make the appropriate selection.

Here's what others have to say...

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meh

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I've had these on my mountain bike for about 6 months, and I'm still pretty undecided about whether or not these have improved my riding life... They're awesome for climbing, since you can just rest your palms against them without really gripping onto them. Definitely keeps the hand/forearm pump at bay in that regard. They are less awesome for descending/downhill, since the width makes it difficult to get your paws fully around them to reach the brakes. My hands actually hurt considerably more with these during/after long descents since I have to sustain an awkward hand stretch to keep my thumbs hooked under them and my index/middle fingers over the brakes. Agree with others that these probably aren't the best for mountain bikes, but good for commuting/cruisin'/etc.

Comment on Cassy's review:

On the Kona

Comment on Mike Nix's photo:

They are 'OK'

Gender:
Male

I had these installed on my 29er for a while but ended up installing them on my commuter. Like others have said, they are ok for a little while on a mtn bike but I feel like sometimes you need a traditional grip that you can wrap your fingers around. I think it really depends on your riding style and the trails that you choose.

Comment on Mike Nix's review:

Starter Ergons

These were the first Ergon grips I tried. I do in fact have pretty large hands. I wear XL and even XXL gloves, so I tried the large size grips. They were fine riding on flat, open bike paths etc, but riding on single track trails, I felt like I was wearing mittens or something. I don't think it really matters how big your hands are, these just are not designed with bike handling in mind. If you intend any off road, technical use, try a different model like the GS1 or GX1. If you just plan on cruising around the neighborhood and such, these will be fine.

Comment on AnOnYmOuS's review:

good stuff

I bought these because i was having a lot of trouble with my standard grips... On the descent i had tons of pressure in the "pit"of my hand, between my thumb and index finger. After long descents my hands were killing me. Talked to several bike techs here at BC and they recommended me to get Ergon grips. This way it helps disperse the the pressure across the majority of my hand vs. just the pit between the thumb and index finger.

Comment on Brad C.'s review:

What does SRAM mean? Difference between...

What does SRAM mean? Difference between Standard and GripShifter. Went to Ergon website didn't see SRAM. The GP1-L set we have has the length as 130 mm. You show it as 140mm. The Art No. 424 000 15 is right off the box we have. Looking for a second pair.

Comment on David Thiel's review:

Comfortable

As I began my foray into replacing my 10 year old bike, I rode friend's new bikes. A couple had these grips, and I did not buy the bikes they had - but I went with this grip (which they had). I don't have carpal tunnel, but I have had numbness and tingling issues with a conventional grip. These seem to solve that problem, and I just find them to be very comfortable. From the reviews, this product falls into the category of personal preference (ie it is not just a good or bad product - it will vary depending on all kinds of factors), but if they work for you, you will be psyched. I like them and am glad I chose them for the new ride.

Comment on Mark Imre's review:

Just not for me, may be for you

I tried to like these. I really did. I built up a rigid 29er and put these on because I hoped they would save my palms and wrists some wear and tear. And they did...at first. They lock your wrists into a particular position and are great on climbs. They spread out the impact on your palms and for a while make descending better on a rigid. Once you get them dialed angle-wise in they seem much more comfortable than regular grips. They're firm yet squishy and nice and tacky and grippy.

After a long descent, though, it just became painful, because it's harder to hang on to these. That wing on the back is right where I would be gripping with end end joint my last three fingers, so instead of allowing my really wrap my fingers around the bar if forces me to crimp on a larger surface. After long descents or on really long rides this just pumps out my forearms and causes everything below my elbow to turn to painful jelly. It's also a pain when climbing out of the saddle, because your wrists rotate forward and it's harder to grab the bar. I thought it was because my fingers weren't in shape; I built up to longer rides and even did the Tahoe Sierra 100 on these (not to mention the rock climbing I do). In the end my hands just never adjusted and my forearms were always painfully pumped out after long rides with anything technical or bumpy.

I have pretty big hands, that may be my problem (I tried both the S and L; the L was just humongous and the S worked better). I know some people swear by these things and love them, and I know people like me who tried to like them and just couldn't get into it. Eventually I went back to ODI Rogues and have been much happier since, they're just so much easier to hold onto. I think it depends on your hand size and shape combined with riding setup and style. You may love them, you may hate them. I also tried the GX1 grips because the wing is thinner, but had the same problem there. These are squishier than the GX1 and a little tackier.

As far as quality goes, they are built well. I wish there were a clamp on the inside as well for more peace of mind on carbon bars, but the outside clamp holds reasonably well. They wear at a reasonable rate, though a little faster than the GX1. I had no problems with quality at all.

Comment on Scott Pendleton's review:

Ergon uber comfy

I've had carpol tunnel of the wrist so standard grips just don't work for me. Odi's and the like, while they look great, kill my wrists and forearms after a long and arduous climb/descent. I wish I could use them but I can't. I used to use Specialized BG grips on all my bikes but after awhile the wide part of the grip that supports your weight leaning forward started to become too flexy and there was no gritty tactile feel for the extra "hold on for dear life" death-grip on the gnarly DH sessions. I have both the Ergon GR2 on my On One 456 Summer Season and GP1 (on my Trek Fuel Ex) grips - - my most recent Huck N Roll purchase, btw, and they NOTICEABLY add so much comfort to my ride. Well constructed and quality material. Ergon has grips with or without the bar ends. Both are equally comfy. The bar ends just give you more options as far as hand position when climbing.

Comment on metalmtbr's review:

PICTURE NOT TRUE COLOR

I ordered these but had to return since the grips were not black as the picture indicates. The grip area is a dark grey and palm area light grey with the clamps being silver aluminum. Otherwise, I tried these grips on another bike and loved the way they felt, especially after a long ride.

Comment on Del's review:

how do i know what size will fit my...

Ergon offers the GP1, GC2, GR2, GC3, GE1, GA1 and GS grips in 2 sizes. Please note that the GX models only come in one size, which is small. The small and large label refers to how thick or thin the grip is. There is no difference in the length or wing size between the small and large. The only exception to this is with the GA1 where the large is a little bit longer than the small. The small grip is best for riders with small hands, those wearing thick padded gloves, and riders riding/racing technical mountain bike terrain. The large grip is best for riders with large hands, commuting, and city riding.

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Great DH and XC grips

These grip lock so solid on the bars it inspires confidence. But, the best part is my fingers don't go numb on long DH runs, and I can keep my hand strength for 7-9 hours now. Instead of most of my weight carried in the thumb crotch, it's now spread over the whole palm, which also means my steering control is now on the outside of the bars where there's more leverage.